Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Super PAC spending in state races down, but not out
There isn’t a ton of outside spending so far in state legislative general elections, but both new and old players are still trying to peddle influence
News & Politics
Politics
NY state attorney general sues TikTok
The lawsuit accuses TikTok’s parent company of misleading the public about the app’s harmful effects on youth mental health.
News & Politics
Politics
NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial
The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
As food insecurity wages across the city, lawmakers look to expand free school meals
A push for statewide universal meal programs has support from advocates.
News & Politics
Politics
On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests
The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Kathy Hochul shows Eric Adams how to ‘get stuff done’
The governor reportedly leaned on the mayor, with several members of his inner circle under investigation, to clean house, prompting even more resignations from his administration.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The political chess match in NYC
With the mayor in check, lots of rooks and bishops are plotting their next move. Will anyone put the incumbent in checkmate?
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?
Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.
New York City
Personality
Why Gustavo Rivera was early in calling for Eric Adams to resign
The state senator doesn’t believe the mayor can effectively govern anymore.
Personality
Politics
5 things to know about DOI Commish Jocelyn Strauber
She was appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she quickly became a formidable watchdog.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Surviving a major health crisis to continue serving New Yorkers in need
An interview with Robert Cordero, CEO of Grand Street Settlement
Adams probes
Opinion
Opinion: It’s long been slippery at the top in NYC government
Former Mayors Jimmy Walker and William O’Dwyer resigned under a cloud of scandal after being accused of corruption. Will Eric Adams suffer the same fate?
News & Politics
Politics
Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs
Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.
Heard Around Town
Personality
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct
After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Making homeownership affordable again through zoning
We need a zoning incentive that specifically encourages the development of affordable co-ops and condominiums, not just rental stock.
Adams probes
Politics